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News & Tips: Now is Time for Guided Hunt Deals
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Now is Time for Guided Hunt Deals

As the North American economy continues to sputter and struggle with "fiscal cliffs" and the like, this is actually a great time to get a good deal on a dream hunt. Let's face it, a high-dollar…
News & Tips: Fishing Flats for Winter Perch
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Fishing Flats for Winter Perch

Flats, as their name suggests, are relatively uniform; however, within them subtle structure and cover variances exist. These more diverse sections combined with an array of forage are what attract…
News & Tips: How Fish Hear
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How Fish Hear

The underwater world abounds with noise. Gamefish, through an intricate network of receptors, utilize this sound to move within their environment, detect threats, and locate and feed on prey. But…
Boater raising up a boat anchor
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How to Choose the Right Anchor for Your Boat (video)

From the basic "cement-in-a-bucket" to the tried-and-true fluke or grapnel, boat anchors come in a wide variety of shapes and styles. No matter what size boat you skim across your favorite lake in,…
News & Tips: Walleye Tackle - Fishing Tip (video)
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Walleye Tackle - Fishing Tip (video)

Walleye fishing tackle is becoming more specialized every day, but it’s still among the simplest of rigs you can buy. One of the best all-aroundcombinations is a six-foot, lightor medium-action…
News & Tips: White Bass - Fishing Tip
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White Bass - Fishing Tip

White bass, unlike their striped, large- and smallmouth cousins, don’t just hit anything they can fit into their mouths. When the fight is over and the fish is caught, every bit of effort put into…
News & Tips: Bowhunting 101
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Bowhunting 101

Bowhunting is a straightforward process. You get close to your quarry by stealth or ambush, then you slip an arrow into its vitals before it ever realizes that you were there. After that, you recover…
News & Tips: Outdoor Survival Guide: 5 Everyday Items Repurposed for Survival...
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Outdoor Survival Guide: 5 Everyday Items Repurposed for Survival

With a little creativity, even the most mundane items can be used for other than their intended purposes -- and that even extends to uses for survival in the outdoors. Tip: Beginner Survival Skills:…
News & Tips: Deer Hunting Tips & Tricks: Scent Control...
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Deer Hunting Tips & Tricks: Scent Control

When considering tactics for harvesting mature bucks, the most vital area to focus on is scent control. The most important defense a whitetail deer has is its nose. You can beat the eyes with good…
News & Tips: Impact of Climate Change on Fishing
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Impact of Climate Change on Fishing

The ice caps are melting, the seas are rising and species are adapting and moving into new habitats. The warming world climate is having many consequences, including a change in the size of aquatic…
News & Tips: Bass Pro to Open New Sportsman's Center in Cary, NC...
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Bass Pro to Open New Sportsman's Center in Cary, NC

Bass Pro Shops to Open New Sportsman's Center in Cary (Raleigh), North Carolina Cary, N.C. — Bass Pro Shops, America’s most popular outdoor store, has reached agreement to locate a new store in…
News & Tips: 13 Steps to Tying the Adams Dry Fly
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13 Steps to Tying the Adams Dry Fly

In fly fishing, the Adams fly is easily one of the most recognizable dry flies ever conjured from a vice. Originally designed by Len Halladay of Michigan in 1922, the Adams is as effective on today's…